Fishing spots for smallish Yakkas and Kings.

[James Clain]

Hey guys, im going fishing soon and am hoping to catch some kingfish(land based). I will be going with some family and I have previously fished at Clifton Gardens wharf but I find it to crowded especially when using multiple rods for targeting bait (yellowtail) and then using larger rods for kings. Are there any other less crowded spots (i'm not too worried about going on a little adventure to get there, as long as it dosent involve going onto the Sydney headlands that can be quite dangerous) that are just as productive. Does anyone have any ideas that would be very appreciated. Also any ideas as bait and burley to use for the Kingfish and yellowtail. I also will probably target some other species on lure when kingfish lines are set. 

 

Any information or ideas would be really appreciated as I am not very familiar with land based spots in the Sydney area.

[wazatherfisherman]

Hi James most of the wharves in the lower harbour will have Kingfish visit them at some point during the day, in season.

Cremorne Point Wharf is always worth a look on weekends (too many ferries on weekdays) the wharves at Walsh Bay are among the better spots also but are currently off limits due to construction work. Darling St at Balmain is another good spot, but due to the heavy ferry traffic it's only realistic for the early morning also.

As for bait, fresh or live squid and cuttlefish, although a little harder to obtain seem to be producing more consistent results.

Main thing I wanted to tell you is if you want to catch a Kingfish from a wharf, just use the ONE rod and hold onto it! They are school fish and a 'multiple strike' from the wharf results in chaos!  Also ferries and general boat traffic need to be moved from etc. Just use one rod with your squid/live-bait and you'll have a better chance of success.

If you wish to catch Yakkas , soaked and crushed white bread for berley and tiny pieces of pilchard fillet or yakka are as good a bait as any, or learn to 'master' using mince (long been the top Yakka bait)- takes a bit of practice but is cheap and reliable.  

Good luck! Cheers Waza 

[masterfisho7]

James I fish for kings from wharfs the advice Waza has given you is good advice I also like to use squid or maybe lures for them 

[James Clain]

11 hours ago, wazatherfisherman said:

Hi James most of the wharves in the lower harbour will have Kingfish visit them at some point during the day, in season.

Cremorne Point Wharf is always worth a look on weekends (too many ferries on weekdays) the wharves at Walsh Bay are among the better spots also but are currently off limits due to construction work. Darling St at Balmain is another good spot, but due to the heavy ferry traffic it's only realistic for the early morning also.

As for bait, fresh or live squid and cuttlefish, although a little harder to obtain seem to be producing more consistent results.

Main thing I wanted to tell you is if you want to catch a Kingfish from a wharf, just use the ONE rod and hold onto it! They are school fish and a 'multiple strike' from the wharf results in chaos!  Also ferries and general boat traffic need to be moved from etc. Just use one rod with your squid/live-bait and you'll have a better chance of success.

If you wish to catch Yakkas , soaked and crushed white bread for berley and tiny pieces of pilchard fillet or yakka are as good a bait as any, or learn to 'master' using mince (long been the top Yakka bait)- takes a bit of practice but is cheap and reliable.  

Good luck! Cheers Waza 

Thank you for the great information! I will reply with any success.